Palombi Middle School

LEAD: On March 6, our 7th and 8th grade band and choir students performed at the Northern Illinois Music Conference Contest! The students represented our school with great effort, dedication, and musicianship.

Both the 7th Grade Choir and 8th Grade Choir earned Division One ratings, an outstanding achievement! You all sang beautifully!

Congratulations as well to our band students, who played wonderfully and showcased their musical talents on stage.

Great job to all of our performers for representing our school so well! #elevateLV41

2 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig

LEARN: Mrs. Allen's class worked on matching text passages to how it was organized! The passages kept with the St. Patrick's Day theme! #elevateLV41 #collaboration

3 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig

LEAD: Join us on March 6th for our new City Lights and Game Night Dance!!

In addition to our dance in the gym, there will also be games in the cafeteria so there's something for everyone. Games will be provided.

Check the flyer below for all the information!

#elevateLV41

8 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig

Join us for Palombi’s Family Night at the Book Fair on Wednesday, March 4th from 5:00–7:00 PM! Bring the whole family for an evening of books, fun, and community.

10 days ago, Melissa Rhodes

LEAD: Mrs. Doll’s LEAD Group organized an exciting school-wide Uno Tournament! Students across all grade levels joined in the fun. Congratulations to all of our grade-level winners, and a special shout-out to our 6th-grade champion, Mia, who took home the grand prize! It was great to see students from every grade connect and share in the experience together. #elevateLV41 #initiative #collaboration

11 days ago, Melissa Rhodes

11 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig

LEAD: This weekend the Palombi Wrestling team wrestled tough at Regionals, and we couldn’t be prouder of how they represented our school on the mats!

Please join us in celebrating our podium finishers:
First place finishers: Vincent Z, Travis A, and Chanse B.
Second place finishers: Ryder C and Jose S
Third place finishers: Jax W, Silas S, and Casmir T

These student-athletes showed incredible heart and determination. Next up: Sectionals!

Good luck, Lancers! Bring the same energy to the next round!!

13 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig

LEAD: Palombi’s ATD students recently visited the first graders at Hooper to share something truly special — the books they wrote and published themselves! Watching them read their own stories aloud and see their words come to life in front of an authentic audience was an unforgettable experience. We are so proud of their creativity, confidence, and hard work! #elevate LV41 #inspiration

14 days ago, Melissa Rhodes

LEAD: Congratulations to Palombi's Trimester 2 Lancer Leadership Award winners! These outstanding students were recognized this morning for demonstrating exceptional leadership and for the positive impact they make in our school community. We are proud of their dedication, character, and commitment to leading by example! #elevateLV41 #inspiration

14 days ago, Melissa Rhodes

LEAD: Pie Day came early to Palombi! On Friday, we held a assembly that was about celebrating our students who went above and beyond in their classrooms. As their reward...they got to pie a staff member! Everyone had a blast and the staff dressed to impress. #elevateLV41

16 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig

18 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig

LEAD: February is Cancer Prevention Month. From February 23–27, students are invited to wear a different cancer awareness color each day to support those affected by cancer. Thank you for helping spread awareness! #elevatLV41 #compassion

23 days ago, Kaitlin Koenig

LEARN: Mrs. Walton’s science classes just finished a flower dissection lab! They learned the parts of a flower and how it can self-pollinate. Way to go! #elevateLV41 #collaborate

about 1 month ago, Kaitlin Koenig

LEAD: Congratulations to 8th grader Bryleigh, our Palombi Spelling Bee winner! She will be representing our school tonight at the Lake County Sectional Spelling Bee. Please join us in wishing her the best of luck! #elevateLV41 #inspiration

about 1 month ago, Melissa Rhodes

LEAD: This Saturday, the Palombi wrestling team competed in the 5th Annual Tyler Henken Memorial Tournament. Jana Ignatova won the "Tyler's Way Award" for her leadership and wrestling excellence. Overall, Palombi took first place with 2 champions, and 11 placers! Great job this weekend Lancers! #elevateLV41 #inspiration

70- Vincent Zalapi (1st)
85- Ryder Cybul (1st)
85- Javion Baker (3rd)
95- Jax Wiatr (2nd)
100- Mark Verley (2nd)
105-Silas Sutton (2nd)
119- Jose Saldana (2nd)
126- Jonathan Cervantes-Valdivia (4th)
155- Jana Ignatova (4th)
167- Javier Montes (4th)
185- Keegan Tierno (3rd)
215- Carter Alley (3rd)

about 2 months ago, Angela Sisi

Jana Ignatova wins the "Tyler's Way Award".

LEARN: Mrs. Rochford’s 8th grade social studies students were learning about World War I! While simulating how countries formed alliances, students had to communicate only by passing notes as they worked to gain allies before the war began. #elevateLV41 #criticalthinking

about 2 months ago, Melissa Rhodes

LEARN: Check out our Musical Theater student's Show Box Stage Sets! They did a great job replicating a scene from their favorite musical or film. Staff and students were then invited to check them out when they were on display in the cafeteria! Nice job!! #elevateLV41 #inspiration

2 months ago, Kaitlin Koenig

LEARN: Mrs. Allen's ELA class designed goals for 2026! Way to go! #elevateLV41

2 months ago, Kaitlin Koenig

The Lake Villa District 41 Board of Education recently had the opportunity to learn more about the amazing garden at Palombi School! The fresh produce grown by students is donated to local food pantries, helping support our community.

2 months ago, Sandra Keim-Bounds

LEAD: Our very own Renee Brown was selected to perform in the prestigious Tournament of Roses® Parade on January 1, 2026, as a member of the Band Directors Marching Band. This remarkable ensemble included more than 300 band directors from across North America and accompanied a vibrant, animated float along the parade’s 5.5-mile route in Pasadena, California. #elevateLV41

2 months ago, Angela Sisi

Band Director Renee Brown in Pasadena, CA!